CIPS and ISBL unveil new procurement training for schools
The Institute of School Business Leaders (ISBL) and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) have partnered to develop a new procurement programme designed for procurement officers in local authority education departments, EdExec Magazine reports.
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Mining sector to adhere to UN Human Rights guidance
Procurement professionals in the mining sector have a major new international initiative to contend with. The International Council on Mining and Metals
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12 days of procurement
The Twelve Days of Christmas is a carol listing gifts given on each of the 12 days of the festive season. With Christmas around the corner, procurement professionals must ensure they source their products fast and efficiently so that celebrations do not delay the...
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Pressure mounts on procurement as Modern Slavery Act toughens
Procurement teams are under mounting pressure to comply fully with the UK Modern Slavery Act (MSA) or risk having their organisations
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The principles to tackle modern slavery in supply chains
It is estimated that about 25 million people across the globe are forced into modern slavery. The UK has developed the principles to tackle the scourge
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West Berkshire Council’s lack of procurement process unlawful
As the Local Government Procurement Expo (LGPE) approaches, the Court of Appeal has found that one local authority acted unlawfully by failing to perform
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